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Sioux Falls, SD, United States of America

Lodgenet Entertainment Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 11

Forward Citations = 1,182

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14 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Leon P Stoel (6 out of 11 patents)

silverMedal David M Bankers (6 out of 8 patents)

bronzeMedal Vernon E Hills (6 out of 6 patents)

4.  Christopher A Cinco (5 out of 5 patents)

5.  Michael W Slemmer (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Prentice J Plucker (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  Gary L Kolbeck (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Roger McAulay (1 out of 2 patents)

9.  Sanford L Silverberg (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Brian P Pelletier (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Randall J Califf (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Steven D Truckenmiller (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Mark D Schulz (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Douglas D Truckenmiller (1 out of 1 patent)


11 patents:

1. 7272844 - Lodging entertainment system with guest-selected time shifting (2007-09-18),
2. 6377990 - System for providing internet access from locations different from those for which the user's software was configured (2002-04-23),
3. 6343315 - Entertainment/Information system having disparate interactive devices (2002-01-29),
4. 6240533 - Method and apparatus for providing uninterrupted communication over a network link (2001-05-29),
5. 6226677 - Controlled communications over a global computer network (2001-05-01),
6. 5907715 - Entertainment system for collecting user inputs by periodically (1999-05-25),
7. 5905942 - Multiple dwelling unit interactive audio/video distribution system (1999-05-18),
8. 5675828 - Entertainment system and method for controlling connections between (1997-10-07),
9. 5641319 - Entertainment system for providing interactive video game responses to (1997-06-24),
10. 5506572 - Low battery detection system (1996-04-09),
11. 5455619 - Video distribution system addressing device for identifying remote (1995-10-03),
Company Overview
Lodgenet Entertainment Corporation specializes in providing technology solutions for the hospitality industry, focusing on in-room entertainment and high-speed internet services. The company develops integrated systems that enhance guest experiences through customizable content delivery and connectivity options. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, Lodgenet is committed to innovation in digital entertainment and connectivity, catering to hotels and resorts across various regions, ensuring guests have access to modern amenities during their stay.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

11 Patents

#14 in Sioux Falls, SD

#35 in South Dakota

#27,514 in US

#51,761 in the World

Sioux Falls, SD (US)
Sioux Falls, SD, United States of America

Lodgenet Entertainment Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,182

14 inventors:

goldMedal Leon P Stoel (6 out of 11 patents)

silverMedal David M Bankers (6 out of 8 patents)

bronzeMedal Vernon E Hills (6 out of 6 patents)

4.  Christopher A Cinco (5 out of 5 patents)

5.  Michael W Slemmer (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Lodgenet Entertainment Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/lodgenet-entertainment

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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